JetBrains has released ReSharper v4.0 Beta for VS2008, I have been running the nightly builds for a while and am glad to see the beta realase. I have already downloaded and installed it, and like the nightly builds it appears very usable.

Recently, in my attempts to learn Test Driven Development (TDD) I have found it necessary to pair with other more experienced programmers who can help me along in my journey to AltDotNet mastery. One tool that has really helped with this has been Microsoft SharedView. Microsoft SharedView is a desktop sharing application that allows up to 15 people to collaborate. Any of the 15 people can control the shared desktop, which is critical to making pairing a reality.

I was talking to Ray Lewallen, a colleague and mentor, and he mentioned that he is planning an ALT.NETOpen Spaces in our region. I was very excited to hear this, I have been reading about the ALT.NET Open Spaces Conference and become very jealous that I didn't get to go. Now we will have our chance.

Ray stated that he is targeting mid July but hasn't confirmed a venue. I will be keeping track of this and making any info available as I find out. I hope Ray doesn't mind me calling every day to find out if anything is set yet ;-).

Attention User Group Leaders, INETA Volunteers, and Speakers! INETA would like to invite you to join us for a Mini-Summit on Monday June 2nd, 2008 at the Orlando Convention Center. We're going to be holding a somewhat informal gathering from 3-7 PM to provide user group leaders and chance to network, meet the new board members, and spend some quality time talking with us about community.